Position Overview

We are seeking a highly accomplished SVP, Data Center Delivery with proven experience in GW campus environments, engineering, and program management. This role requires a dynamic leader who can oversee complex data center delivery programs from conception through execution, ensuring operational excellence, innovation, and client satisfaction.

A distinguishing element of this position is its close partnership with a dedicated in-house EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) firm. The Senior Executive will work hand-in-hand with EPC leadership and internal Engineering/Architecture teams to drive seamless integration of engineering, procurement, and construction functions, ensuring that each project milestone is met with precision and efficiency.

This role carries a North America–wide remit, overseeing the delivery of multiple GW campuses across the region. The successful candidate will bring deep technical knowledge, superior leadership skills, and a strong track record of delivering large-scale infrastructure programs while inspiring high-performance teams and cultivating trust with stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Leadership: Direct large-scale data center delivery programs across multiple GW campuses in North America, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and high-quality outcomes.
• Engineering Expertise: Apply engineering knowledge to guide design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of data centers.
• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute delivery strategies that align with organizational objectives and client expectations across North America.
• EPC Collaboration: Partner closely with the dedicated in-house EPC firm to coordinate engineering, procurement, and construction activities, ensuring seamless integration, accountability, and exceptional delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Act as the senior point of contact for executive stakeholders, clients, and partners, ensuring transparency and confidence throughout the delivery process.
• Operational Excellence: Establish and enforce best practices in data center operations, risk management, and compliance.
• Team Development: Lead, mentor, and inspire cross-functional teams of engineers, project managers, and operations staff, cultivating a high-performance culture.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive innovation and process enhancements to increase efficiency, resilience, and sustainability of data center delivery.

Required Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in data center delivery with specific GW campus program knowledge.
• Proven track record in engineering and program management, with the ability to translate technical complexities into actionable strategies.
• Direct experience partnering with in-house EPC firms to deliver large-scale infrastructure programs.
• Demonstrated success managing multi-campus delivery programs across North America.
• Strong leadership presence with the ability to influence and inspire at all levels of the organization.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated expertise in risk assessment, problem-solving, and decision-making in mission-critical operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Certifications in program/project management (PMP, PgMP, PRINCE2) or data center operations.
• Experience in large-scale infrastructure projects, particularly within highly regulated environments.

Leadership Attributes

• Visionary mindset with the ability to set direction and align teams to long-term goals.
• Exceptional ability to build trust, foster collaboration, and drive accountability.
• Resilient, adaptable, and innovative in overcoming challenges.
• Commitment to developing talent and building future leaders.

Note on Compensation:

• This position is eligible for equity in addition to base and MBO bonus